Harley Street BID - Placemaking Project Manager

Job Description 

This job description provides a general guide to the major accountabilities of this role. It is not a definitive list of duties that may be reasonably expected and may vary from time to time.

Primera is a leading regeneration consultancy offering strategic insight and creating business partnerships that deliver economic, social and physical change. The organisation currently manages 12 Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and partnerships across London; including the Harley Street BID. This role, whilst being part of the Primera family, is specifically focused on project management for the Public Realm theme for Harley Street BID. This role will be based at the BID’s offices. The role is for two (2) days per week and there will be occasional morning/evening events so some flexibility may required.

The Harley Street BID is in Year four of its first five-year term. Based in the heart of London, Harley Street BID is in a distinguished medical area of excellence and a highly accessible and vibrant shopping district, comprising Marylebone High Street, with Oxford Circus nearby. The history is well documented as is the uniqueness of the area, combining a thriving residential community with high profile business organisations.

The BID has been developed to bring businesses across the area together by developing and delivering projects under four key themes, including; Public Realm and Wayfinding, National and International Marketing and Business Sustainability, Connectivity, Safety and Business Resilience. The BID is working with local businesses, public sector partners and key stakeholders to deliver an ambitious programme bringing benefits to those who visit, live and work in the area. Working collaboratively we provide a voice for businesses and offer support and strategic guidance to enhance the area. 

Basic Details

Job title: Placemaking Project Manager  
Location: Harley Street BID  
Commitment: Part Time Role – 2 days a week in the BID office, London W1  
Salary range: Up to £60k per annum full time equivalent (pro rata £24k per annum)

Reporting and Peers

This role directly reports to: BID Director, Harley Street BID
Other reporting lines: N/A
Peer group: Various roles across BID teams including operational and marketing/comms colleagues – other colleagues across the Primera portfolio

Role Description and Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the BID Director, the chosen candidate will be to identify, develop, and implement a range of exciting placemaking projects, partnerships and services.  The role is very much focused on project delivery and sources of additional funding.    
As the Placemaking Project Manager, the chosen candidate will ensure that public realm interventions contribute to making the area more sustainable, welcoming and accessible. Creating more spaces to sit and rest and increasing greenery are key priorities for our member businesses and Westminster City Council.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide support to the BID Director  
• Day to day implementation of public realm enhancement projects including project plans, cost control and reporting.  
• Oversee tender processes for projects, including contractor management.
• Preparation of papers, including reports and presentations for Board and stakeholder meetings  
• Participate in the development and preparation of project and business plans
• Build and maintain strong relationships with representatives from levy paying businesses, the local authority, suppliers, contractors and other key stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with Harley Street BID colleagues, other BID teams within the Primera portfolio, take direction from Primera leadership as required to achieve the best outcomes for Primera and the BID
• To always be an ambassador for Primera and the BIDS within the portfolio both internally and externally;
• Always comply with Primera policies and procedures and assist with the implementation or the amendment of policies (relative to areas of expertise) if required. 

The above outlined responsibilities are not exhaustive and the chosen candidate may be required to carry out other tasks that are appropriate in addition to these.

Capabilities

Qualifications: Project management qualification desirable;

Job function, technical, knowledge and skills: 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build partnerships, work collaboratively and manage competing interests and viewpoints.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to confidently and professionally engage others at all levels of seniority.
• Creative, diligent, flexible and driven to thrive in a dynamic environment
• Highly organised with excellent time-management skills;
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently;
• A good understanding of project management fundamentals, including budget and stakeholder management;
• Knowledge of local government and the approvals process within a built environment context.
• Good IT skills, including commonly used business software packages and applications
• Architectural or landscape design experience desirable
• Events and activations experience
• Setting KPIs and measuring performance
• Drafting and presenting well-written and timely reports for stakeholder groups

Experience: 
Five plus years project management experience in the built environment field – property development, planning, architecture, landscape design etc. Candidates with less than five years’ experience will be considered if they can demonstrate high-quality experience alongside technical skills and qualifications. BID and local government experience is desirable.

General Standards and Expectations

• At all stages in the employment lifecycle, from recruitment to exiting the business, we seek to gain a competitive advantage by leveraging increased diversity within our employee population.
• You will be encouraged to realise your full potential as a valued member of the Company. Everyone who works for Primera both centrally and assigned to a BID, BIDs or Partnership contributes to our success.
• Through collaborative working we can stimulate innovation and generate a more exciting and rewarding environment in which everyone will feel valued and respected.
• At all times employees will be treated fairly and equally, irrespective of sex, marital status, sexuality, gender identity, age, colour, race, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origin, disability, working pattern, educational or social background.
• All employees must accept personal responsibility for compliance with Company Code of Conduct.
• We expect all employees to adhere to the following;
  * Perform duties with care, diligence, professionalism, and integrity; 
  * Strive for the highest ethical standards, not just the minimum required to meet legal or procedural requirements, but to deliver outstanding quality and services to our customers (internal as well as external);
  * Observe appropriate acts, regulations, determinations, and lawful directions that relate to the performance of duties; 
  * Treat colleagues with courtesy and be sensitive to their rights, duties, and aspirations; 
  * Not take or seek to take improper advantage of any official information acquired in the course of official duties; 
  * Behave in a manner that maintains or enhances the reputation and professional standing of Primera and the wider portfolio of BIDs and Partnerships  
  * Comply with company health, safety, and environmental protection policies and procedures that are relevant to your work; 
  * You are required to keep information relating to the business affairs of Primera and the portfolio of BIDs and Partnerships, its clients, and related third parties strictly confidential; 
  * Avoid the potential for any perceived or real conflict of interest or allegation of bribery or compromise; 
  * We are committed to providing a flexible, safe environment free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment in which all employees are treated as equals and with respect. 

Application Process

This is a current vacancy with Primera Corporation Limited. The chosen candidate will be based in the Harley Street BID area.

If you believe you have the right skills, experience, qualifications and personal attributes that could make you a good potential candidate for this role, please apply via LinkedIn with a current CV and covering letter, or send an email with clear subject reference to the job opportunity and your full name, along with a covering letter and up to date CV to; Nicki Palmer (nicki@harleystreetbid.com)

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 4th July 2025.

We intend to start scheduling interviews as soon as possible after the closing date.

We aim to respond to all applications, even to those not selected for interview, however we are expecting a high number of applicants and may therefore not be able to respond to all. If you do not get a response within 10 days of submitting your application, your application has been unsuccessful.